grekk (grECK)

The enormous, territorial grekk is the most feared creature on Kavrillia, and with good reason. They are fierce predators responsible for the destruction of countless ships throughout history, and are the main reason the northern and southern hemispheres remained isolated from each other until relatively late in history.

by Katie Sullivan

There is no way to win a fight against a grekk, so avoiding them is paramount. All Kavrillian ships are equipped with sonar and an alarm system so the vessel can turn around at the first sign of one of these mighty beasts. Before this technology was invented, sea travel was confined to the shallower waters near the coasts, or the colder waters in high latitudes where grekks never venture. Even then, large numbers of vessels disappeared without a trace in ancient times.
Most Kavrillian children go through a phase where they are obsessed with and/or terrified by grekks. Those who never outgrow this fascination are among the handful of thrill seekers every year who get too close to a grekk and pay with their life.
A dead grekk washing up on shore is considered a very good omen among the Lanarians. Their meat is inedible, but their fat, oils, bones, and teeth are all useful and, due to their extreme rarity, extremely expensive status symbols.
A distinctive and ancient constellation in the northern hemisphere of Kavrillia is known as the Great Grekk.

by Katie Sullivan

Seasonal range of grekk population

Basic Information

Genetics and Reproduction

Females are larger than males and lead solitary lives except during mating season.  They give live birth to one or two young, which stay with their mother for up to three years.

Growth Rate & Stages

Grekks can live well over two hundred years and never stop growing, meaning they can grow to truly astonishing sizes.

Ecology and Habitats

Grekks are found in the equatorial waters of Kavrillia.  At the height of summer they may follow warmer waters to higher latitudes.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Grekks are predatory carnivores but are not above scavenging or even occasional cannibalism.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Grekks rely on sound (and infrasound) to hunt, navigate, communicate, and attack.

Lifespan

200+ years

Average Length

longer than the largest warship

Geographic Distribution

• Kavrillia